The Silver Stars' Sophia Young (left) and Becky Hammon celebrate after Young scored during second half action against the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday, July 1, 2012, at the AT&T Center. The Silver Stars won 93-84.

The Silver Stars' Sophia Young (left) and Becky Hammon celebrate after Young scored during second half action against the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday, July 1, 2012, at the AT&T Center. The Silver Stars won 93-84.

The Silver Stars' Becky Hammon holds the trophy with the Spurs' Tim Duncan (left) and former Spurs player David Robinson after they won the shooting stars competition Feb. 16, 2008, at the NBA All Star Weekend in New Orleans. less

The Silver Stars' Becky Hammon holds the trophy with the Spurs' Tim Duncan (left) and former Spurs player David Robinson after they won the shooting stars competition Feb. 16, 2008, at the NBA All Star Weekend ... more

Silver Stars' Becky Hammon (25) patiently waits to get into the game against the Los Angeles Sparks in the second half at the AT&T Center on Thursday, June 28, 2012. Silver Stars defeated the Sparks, 94-80.

Silver Stars' Becky Hammon (25) patiently waits to get into the game against the Los Angeles Sparks in the second half at the AT&T Center on Thursday, June 28, 2012. Silver Stars defeated the Sparks, 94-80.

Silver Stars' Becky Hammon (left) and Sophia Young watch from the bench prior to their seaon finale against the Minnesota Lynx at the AT&T Center on Sept. 23, 2012. Both starters sat out the game as the Silver Stars came away with a 99-84 victory in their season finale. MARVIN PFEIFFER/ mpfeiffer@express-news.net MARVIN less

Silver Stars' Becky Hammon (left) and Sophia Young watch from the bench prior to their seaon finale against the Minnesota Lynx at the AT&T Center on Sept. 23, 2012. Both starters sat out the game as the Silver ... more

San Antonio Silver Stars guard Becky Hammon seems to use body language to will her shot into the hoop as Jenna O'Hea of the Los Angeles Sparks (6) reacts during second-half WNBA playoffs action at Freeman Coliseum on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. Hammon did not make the shot. less

San Antonio Silver Stars guard Becky Hammon seems to use body language to will her shot into the hoop as Jenna O'Hea of the Los Angeles Sparks (6) reacts during second-half WNBA playoffs action at Freeman ... more

San Antonio Silver Stars guard Becky Hammon (25) leaves the court after the team was eliminated from the WNBA playoffs by their 101-94 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks at Freeman Coliseum on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. less

San Antonio Silver Stars guard Becky Hammon (25) leaves the court after the team was eliminated from the WNBA playoffs by their 101-94 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks at Freeman Coliseum on Saturday, Sept. 29, ... more

The Silver Stars' Becky Hammon (25) looks to make a pass around New York's Kia Vaughn (right) during a WNBA game between the San Antonio Silver Stars and the New York Liberty on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, at the AT&T Center.

The Silver Stars' Becky Hammon (25) looks to make a pass around New York's Kia Vaughn (right) during a WNBA game between the San Antonio Silver Stars and the New York Liberty on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, at the

The Silver Stars' Becky Hammon (25) drives around New York's Cappie Pondexter (right) during a WNBA game between the San Antonio Silver Stars and the New York Liberty on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, at the AT&T Center.

The Silver Stars' Becky Hammon (25) drives around New York's Cappie Pondexter (right) during a WNBA game between the San Antonio Silver Stars and the New York Liberty on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, at the AT&T

San Antonio Silver Stars' Becky Hammon 925) shouts out instructions to her teammates during a WNBA game between the San Antonio Silver Stars and the Connecticut Sun on August 30, 2012 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio Texas.
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San Antonio Silver Stars' Becky Hammon 925) shouts out instructions to her teammates during a WNBA game between the San Antonio Silver Stars and the Connecticut Sun on August 30, 2012 at the AT&T Center in San ... more

San Antonio Silver Stars guard Becky Hammon (25) goes up to the past Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore (23) in the second half of a WNBA basketball game, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Lynx won in overtime 96-84. AP Photo/Stacy Bengs) less

San Antonio Silver Stars guard Becky Hammon (25) goes up to the past Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore (23) in the second half of a WNBA basketball game, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Lynx won in ... more

Silver Stars' Becky Hammon shoots between Dream's Sancho Lyttle and Dream's Aneika Henry as teammate Stars' Sophia Young looks on during second half action Friday, July 13, 2012 at the AT&T Center. The Stars won 91-70. less

Silver Stars' Becky Hammon shoots between Dream's Sancho Lyttle and Dream's Aneika Henry as teammate Stars' Sophia Young looks on during second half action Friday, July 13, 2012 at the AT&T Center. The Stars ... more

San Antonio Silver Stars guard Becky Hammon is fouled during the second half of an WNBA basketball game against the Chicago Sky, Wednesday, July 11, 2012, in Rosemont, Ill. The Silver Stars won 77-68. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) less

San Antonio Silver Stars guard Becky Hammon is fouled during the second half of an WNBA basketball game against the Chicago Sky, Wednesday, July 11, 2012, in Rosemont, Ill. The Silver Stars won 77-68. (AP ... more

The Silver Stars' Becky Hammon looks for room between Sparks' Delisha Milton-Jones (left) and Sparks' Alana Beard (rear) during second half action Saturday, June 16, 2012 at the AT&T Center. The Stars won 98-85 in overtime. less

The Silver Stars' Becky Hammon looks for room between Sparks' Delisha Milton-Jones (left) and Sparks' Alana Beard (rear) during second half action Saturday, June 16, 2012 at the AT&T Center. The Stars won 98-85 ... more

Becky Hammon beats one defender then finds a teammate open on the side as the San antonio Silver Stars play the Phoenix Mercury at the AT&T Center on June 1, 2012.

Becky Hammon beats one defender then finds a teammate open on the side as the San antonio Silver Stars play the Phoenix Mercury at the AT&T Center on June 1, 2012.

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Becky Hammon of the Silver Stars dodges two Chicago Sky players as she attempts to shoot during the second half of the game Wednesday May 30, 2012 at the AT&T Center. The Stars ended with a 77-63 victory against the Sky. less

Becky Hammon of the Silver Stars dodges two Chicago Sky players as she attempts to shoot during the second half of the game Wednesday May 30, 2012 at the AT&T Center. The Stars ended with a 77-63 victory ... more

San Antonio Silver Stars' Becky Hammon tries to reach for the ball as Chicago Sky's Le'coe Willingham block her during the second half at the AT&T Center, Wednesday, May 30, 2012. The Silver Stars lost their home opener, 77-63.

San Antonio Silver Stars' Becky Hammon tries to reach for the ball as Chicago Sky's Le'coe Willingham block her during the second half at the AT&T Center, Wednesday, May 30, 2012. The Silver Stars lost their

San Antonio Stars' Becky Hammon gets tied up for a jumpball with Chicago Sky's Eshaya Murphy, right, as Epiphanny Prince assists during the second half at the AT&T Center, Wednesday, May30, 2012. The Stars lost their season opener, 77-63. less

San Antonio Stars' Becky Hammon gets tied up for a jumpball with Chicago Sky's Eshaya Murphy, right, as Epiphanny Prince assists during the second half at the AT&T Center, Wednesday, May30, 2012. The Stars lost ... more

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SPORTS Becky Hammon goes through a photo shoot as the Silver Stars participate in media day at the AT&T Center on May 16, 2012. Tom Reel/ San Antonio Express-News (San Antonio Express-News)

SPORTS Becky Hammon goes through a photo shoot as the Silver Stars participate in media day at the AT&T Center on May 16, 2012. Tom Reel/ San Antonio Express-News (San Antonio Express-News)

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Guard Becky Hammon reacts to the Silver Stars’ Game 2 victory on Sunday before quickly relegating it to the past.

Guard Becky Hammon reacts to the Silver Stars’ Game 2 victory on Sunday before quickly relegating it to the past.

FOR SPORTS - San Antonio Silver Stars' head coach Dan Hughes shakes hands with San Antonio Silver Stars' Becky Hammon as she heads to the bench late in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinal with the Minnesota Lynx Sunday Sept. 18, 2011 at the AT&T Center. The Silver Stars won 84-75. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less

FOR SPORTS - San Antonio Silver Stars' head coach Dan Hughes shakes hands with San Antonio Silver Stars' Becky Hammon as she heads to the bench late in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinal with the ... more

Fans hold signs in support of San Antonio Silver Stars' Becky Hammon during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Washington Mystics, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 82-74. less

Fans hold signs in support of San Antonio Silver Stars' Becky Hammon during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Washington Mystics, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, in San Antonio. San Antonio won ... more

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San Antonio Silver Stars guard Becky Hammon, right, drives on Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker, left, as she moves to the basket in the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, in Los Angeles. less

San Antonio Silver Stars guard Becky Hammon, right, drives on Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker, left, as she moves to the basket in the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, in ... more

San Antonio Silver Stars guard Tully Bevilaqua (41), of Australia, celebrates her three point basket with teammate guard Becky Hammon (25) in the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Sparks, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, in Los Angeles. The Silver Stars won 82-65. less

San Antonio Silver Stars guard Tully Bevilaqua (41), of Australia, celebrates her three point basket with teammate guard Becky Hammon (25) in the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Los Angeles ... more

Becky Hammon of the San Antonio Silver Stars penetrates by Tanisha Wright of the Seattle Storm during WNBA action at the AT&T Center on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net
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Becky Hammon of the San Antonio Silver Stars penetrates by Tanisha Wright of the Seattle Storm during WNBA action at the AT&T Center on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net ... more

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Becky Hammon, right, embraces teammate Jia Perkins of the San Antonio Silver Stars after Perkins scored despite being fouled during WNBA action against the Seattle Storm at the AT&T Center on Saturday, Sept. 3, ... more

Becky Hammon of the San Antonio Silver Stars (25) attempts to defend as Sue Bird of the Seattle Storm looks to pass during WNBA action at the AT&T Center on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net
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Becky Hammon of the San Antonio Silver Stars (25) attempts to defend as Sue Bird of the Seattle Storm looks to pass during WNBA action at the AT&T Center on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / ... more

Becky Hammon of the San Antonio Silver Stars (25) is introduced prior to the team's WNBA game against the Phoenix Mercury at the AT&T Center on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net
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Becky Hammon of the San Antonio Silver Stars (25) is introduced prior to the team's WNBA game against the Phoenix Mercury at the AT&T Center on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net ... more

Photo: BILLY CALZADA, Express-News

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Silver Stars' Becky Hammon (25) gives a hug to her website administrator Linda Estep from Toronto, Canada after the Silver Stars defeated the Connecticut Sun, 78-66, at the AT&T Center on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. Hammon scored 16 points in the game and surpassed the 5,000 career points mark. She finished the game with 5,008 career points and is only the seventh player in the WNBA to reach the mark. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net less

Silver Stars' Becky Hammon (25) gives a hug to her website administrator Linda Estep from Toronto, Canada after the Silver Stars defeated the Connecticut Sun, 78-66, at the AT&T Center on Tuesday, August 30, ... more

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 20: Becky Hammon #25 of the San Antonio Silver Stars reacts during the WNBA game against the Phoenix Mercury at US Airways Center on August 20, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Silver Stars 87-81. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Becky Hammon less

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 20: Becky Hammon #25 of the San Antonio Silver Stars reacts during the WNBA game against the Phoenix Mercury at US Airways Center on August 20, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury ... more

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 20: Becky Hammon #25 of the San Antonio Silver Stars shoots a free throw shot during the WNBA game against the Phoenix Mercury at US Airways Center on August 20, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Silver Stars 87-81. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Becky Hammon less

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 20: Becky Hammon #25 of the San Antonio Silver Stars shoots a free throw shot during the WNBA game against the Phoenix Mercury at US Airways Center on August 20, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. ... more

San Antonio SilverStars' Becky Hammon (25) makes a pass around Indiana Fevers' Shyra Ely (43) in the first half at the AT&T Center in San Antonio on Tuesday, August 16, 2011. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net

San Antonio SilverStars' Becky Hammon (25) makes a pass around Indiana Fevers' Shyra Ely (43) in the first half at the AT&T Center in San Antonio on Tuesday, August 16, 2011. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net

Silver Stars guard Becky Hammon fights against Minnesota's Taj McWilliams-Franklin for a loose ball on Sunday, July 31, 2011, at the AT&T Center. Hammon had 15 points in the Stars' 70-69 loss to the Lynx.

Silver Stars guard Becky Hammon fights against Minnesota's Taj McWilliams-Franklin for a loose ball on Sunday, July 31, 2011, at the AT&T Center. Hammon had 15 points in the Stars' 70-69 loss to the Lynx.

Becky Hammon of the San Antonio Silver Stars acknowledges the crowd before the WNBA All-Star Game at the AT&T Center on Saturday, July 23, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net

Becky Hammon of the San Antonio Silver Stars acknowledges the crowd before the WNBA All-Star Game at the AT&T Center on Saturday, July 23, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net

Photo: BILLY CALZADA, Express-News

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Silver Stars' Becky Hammon winces after colliding with a Phoenix Mercury player in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals at the AT&T Center on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net

Silver Stars' Becky Hammon winces after colliding with a Phoenix Mercury player in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals at the AT&T Center on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net